Still Life With Windmill
Still Life With Windmill
Signed Print
Roy Lichtenstein
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Medium: Planographic print
Edition size: 100
Year: 1974
Size: H 74cm x W 97cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2021 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| June 2021 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2020 | Sotheby's London | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2020 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| October 2019 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| October 2014 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| April 2012 | Sotheby's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Roy Lichtenstein’s Six Still Lifes of 1974 manifest a colourful excursion into the diverse legacies of the still life genre. Each composition in this bright six-part sequence is predicated on the artistic style of 20th century modern masters.
Although still life painting has been practiced since ancient times, its particular mode of representation has never ranked highest in the hierarchy of art. Offering sublime scenes of prosperity and temporality, the genre was often dismissed as a creative exercise. Lichtenstein embraces its decorative qualities, rendering his Six Still Lifes according to a pronounced commercial aesthetic.
Historically, still lifes would provide the public with allegorical depictions of different cultures and eras. Correspondingly, Still Life With Windmilldepicts a characteristically Dutch image. A pitcher, lemons and a small bottle of writing ink is positioned on a table in front of an open window. Beyond the windowpane a scene capturing a green and yellow field with a black and white windmill unfolds.
Lichtenstein’s Still Life With Windmill presents a dual composition. It’s anchored by the windmill outside, as well as the items inside the room. Still Life With Windmillis the most stylistically consistent print of the series. It is a colourfully figurative portrait that mimics the layout of historical landscape paintings, with the added symbolism of still lifes.
Roy Lichtenstein, born in New York, 1923, is a seminal figure in the Pop Art movement, renowned for his comic book and advertisement-inspired artworks. His transformative journey from classical painter to Pop Art pioneer began with his iconic piece, Look Mickey, marking the fusion of painting with pop culture. Lichtenstein’s works, including Whaam!, Drowning Girl, and Crying Girl, blend parody and satire, challenging the boundaries between popular culture and ‘high art’. With over 5,000 pieces to his name, Lichtenstein’s enduring influence resonates in contemporary art, his works celebrated in prestigious institutions worldwide.
